Fortinet

Embedded Software Developer

Fortinet$94K — $115K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of C/C++ programming experience
  • Ability to adapt and learn new technologies rapidly
  • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
  • Experience in software development in a Linux or UNIX-like environment
  • Knowledge of TCP/IP, firewalls, and application-layer network software
  • Proficiency with source control software (SVN, git, etc.)
  • Good understanding of TCP/IP, POSIX APIs, and socket programming

Responsibilities

  • Implement and maintain software for the UTM feature set
  • Research and suggest improvements in application-layer protocols
  • Promote best practices within the development team
  • Provide suggestions for product improvements using Fortinet firewalls
  • Investigate new technology areas to enhance product offerings
  • Re-evaluate and improve current source code designs

Benefits

  • 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Health Spending Account and Personal Spending Account for flexible spending
  • Access to Employee & Family Assistance Plan (EFAP) services
  • Comprehensive critical illness, disability, and life insurance
  • Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with company match
  • Competitive Paid Time Off and flexible leave policies
  • Eligibility for participation in the Fortinet equity program
Full Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION

As a software developer at Fortinet, you will: 

  • Implement and maintain software that drives our UTM feature set 
  • Stay on top of new developments in application-layer protocols and software development and suggest improvements within the team
  • Promote best practices within the team and organization
  • Provide product improvement suggestions while using Fortinet firewalls on a daily basis
  • Research, investigate and define new areas of technology to enhance existing product or new product directions; re-evaluate the design and implementation of current source code 

Job Skills Required:

  • 5+ years of C/C++ experience
  • Capable of switching focus in various situations and applying themselves to quickly learning new technologies and adopting new methodologies 
  • Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills 
  • Experience developing software in a Linux or UNIX-like environment 
  • Experience with TCP/IP, firewalls, application-layer network software 
  • The ideal candidate has good knowledge of TCP/IP, POSIX APIs, and has a strong grasp of sockets.
  • Experience using source control software (SVN, git or others)

Assets:

  • Understanding of networking and security concepts 
  • Experience with scripting is a plus (shell, Python, Perl) 
  • Basic understanding of Linux or UNIX-like server/system management

Educational Requirements: 

  • Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience

The Canada base salary range for this full-time position is expected to be between $94,000 - $115,000 annually.  Wage ranges are based on various factors including the labour market, job type, and job level.  Exact salary offers will be determined by factors such as the candidate’s subject knowledge, skill level, qualifications, and experience. 

Fortinet strives to provide you and your family with a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits eligibility starts on your first day of hire and comprises of 100% company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, including a Health Spending Account and a Personal Spending Account that gives you flexibility to spend where you need it the most. Our Employee & Family Assistance Plan (EFAP) offers you and your family access to various services like counseling, legal advice, mental health resources etc. We also provide critical illness, disability, and life insurance, as well as a Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with a company match to help you save faster for retirement. We offer competitive Paid Time Off and flexible leave policies, including paid health days, to help you take care of yourself and your family members.

All roles are eligible to participate in the Fortinet equity program.  Bonus eligibility is reviewed at time of hire and annually at the Company’s discretion. 

About Fortinet

Fortinet is a cybersecurity company that provides network security solutions to businesses, service providers, and government organizations worldwide. The company's products and services include firewalls, VPNs, intrusion prevention systems, endpoint security, and more. Fortinet was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California.
Learn more about Fortinet
Size
10,860 employees
Market Cap
$38.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$486.2 million
Founded
2000
5 Year Trend
+21.2%
Revenue
$2.5 billion
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